101. Clinical Trial: Modafinil To Treat Fatigue In Post-Polio Syndrome Modafinil to Treat Fatigue in postpolio syndrome. This study is currently recruiting patients. MedlinePlus related topics polio and post-polio syndrome. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00067496?order=1

102. Post-polio Syndrome: Rerun Of An Old Problem postpolio syndrome Rerun of an old problem. And now many of these survivors are facing yet another battle – post-polio syndrome. http://www.wilder.org/goodage/Health/spl801.html

Post-polio syndrome: Rerun of an old problem Bill Kosfeld Publisher tls@wilder.org Articles By Subject Features Legal Social Security Health ... Related Publications By Dr. Michael Spilane Contriburing writer The symptoms of post-polio syndrome (PPS) subtly mimic the original disease. After decades of stability, a person previously afflicted with polio develops increased weakness. The trouble predominately affects previously weakened muscles, but may be generalized and involve muscle groups previously believed to have been normal. Muscle pain and fatigue usually are present. Difficulty in swallowing and shortness of breath are less common, but more ominous. For some, the symptoms may necessitate a return to the wheelchair that was left behind many years before. All are embraced in yet another struggle to retain health and independence, and to conquer. Experts believe that about 40 to 50 percent of those who contracted symptomatic polio at an early age will develop PPS later in life. Some feel that almost all will eventually develop at least some symptoms of the syndrome. A few recent scientific studies suggest that the cause of PPS is reactivation of the polio virus after it has lain dormant for decades in the body of its victims. We know that the chicken pox virus plays this nasty trick as it awakens years later to cause shingles. But too little evidence exists to yet favor reactivated infection as the cause of PPS.

103. Post-Polio Syndrome Diseases, Conditions and Injuries. postpolio syndrome. by Michelle Badash, MS. Definition. post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors. http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/1666.cfm

Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home  Diseases, Conditions and Injuries Post-Polio Syndrome by Michelle Badash, MS Definition Causes Risk Factors ... Organizations Definition Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors. About 20-40% of people who recover from polio will later develop PPS. The onset of PPS may occur anywhere from 10 to 40 years after the initial polio attack. It may slowly progress for up to ten years. Causes The exact cause of PPS is unknown. It is not due to renewed progression of the original polio infection. However, long-term damage to nerve and muscle cells caused by the polio infection may contribute to the development of PPS. Risk Factors A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The only risk factor for PPS is a previous polio attack. Symptoms Symptoms may include: Fatigue Slowly progressive muscle weakness Muscular atrophy Muscle spasms Joint pain Muscle pain Skeletal deformities, such as scoliosis Difficulty swallowing, breathing, or sleeping Intolerance to heat or cold Speech problems The severity of the initial polio attack may indicate how severe the symptoms of PPS will be.

104. NEJM -- Sign In 8. Next Next. postpolio syndrome. An interesting feature of post-polio syndrome is the discussion of what the syndrome is not. The http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/333/8/532-a

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105. NEJM -- Post-Polio Syndrome Next Next. postpolio syndrome. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the full text and any section headings. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/333/8/532-a

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Previous Volume 333:532-533 August 24, 1995 Number 8 Next Post-Polio Syndrome Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the full text and any section headings. Full Text Add to Personal Archive Add to Citation Manager E-mail When Cited ... Find Similar Articles Edited by Lauro S. Halstead and Gunnar Grimby. 230 pp. St. Louis, Mosby, 1995. $32.95. ISBN 1-56053-117-7. P ost-Polio Syndrome comes at a time when there is a demand for guidelines in diagnosing the post-polio syndrome and caring for patients with the syndrome who have unusual physical problems and medical needs. There is little else on the market for the clinical practitioner. The editors and selected contributors (Dalakas, Agre, Borg, Windebank, and other highly knowledgeable practitioners) have conducted most of the research on the post-polio syndrome. Consequently, their understanding of this clinical problem is probably unsurpassed. This book would be enormously helpful for a practitioner who had never seen a patient with poliomyelitis but encountered a patient Full Text of this Article HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE ... HELP Comments and questions? Please

106. Home Page THE LATE EFFECTS. OF polio. postpolio syndrome. polio A SECOND STRIKE. Intolerance to cold. LIFE CHANGING EFFECTS OF. post-polio syndrome http://home.iag.net/~bgold/polio.htm

FLORIDA EAST COAST POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP bgold@iag.net Click here for May-June 2004 ... Click Here for Past Newsletters THE LATE EFFECTS OF POLIO Post- Polio Syndrome POLIO: A SECOND STRIKE Polio – a word from the past, describing a virus that few people fear today. But during the epidemics of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, Polio swept through the world, attacking human nerve cells, causing muscular weakness and paralysis. We, the polio survivors, have worked hard to lead productive lives, all the while assuming that with exercise and proper care we could at least maintain our status-quo. In fact, many of us went on with our lives as though we never had polio, and some never told anyone (even their spouses) that they were polio survivors. They were the “lucky” ones – those who had the non-paralytic strain. Those of us who could stand without crutches thought the worst was over. Those of us who could work believed our stamina would see us through each day. Those of us who were strong enough to lift ourselves into wheelchairs thought we were independent. Those of us who could breathe easily thought we had escaped the respirators, the iron lungs. Physicians are now seeing an increasing number of us who are beset by new problems. Possibly 75 percent of the estimated 1.6 million Polio survivors are experiencing the progressive debilitating after-effects, called “Post-Polio Syndrome,” “Post-Polio Muscular Atrophy,” or “Post-Polio Sequelae.”

107. Post-Polio Health International (PHI) Information for polio survivors, home mechanical ventilator users, and health professionals has changed its name to. postpolio Health International Annual Report 2001 2002. post-polio Health International post-polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives http://www.post-polio.org/

Post-Polio Health International (PHI) (formerly Gazette International Networking Institute (GINI) Become a Member today! Post-Polio Health International International Ventilator Users Network Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking. Education Explore information for polio survivors, home mechanical ventilator users, families, and health professionals Advocacy Investigate current issues related to the rights of people with disabilities Research Learn about PHI's Research Grant and opportunities to participate in research Networking Connect at meetings/conferences; receive and/or offer help CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ... Deadline July 1, 2004 ... for the Ninth International Conference on Post-Polio Health and Ventilator-Assisted Living: STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WELL to be held in Saint Louis, Missouri, June 2-4, 2005.

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